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Surly Straggler 1x11

Name: Surly Straggler 1x11
Brand: Surly
SKU: BKARST01498
Price: 3799.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

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Description

Steel All-Road Bike Built for Commuting, Gravel, and Everyday Riding

The Surly Straggler 1x11 is a steel all-road bike designed for riders who want a dependable setup for commuting, gravel riding, and mixed terrain. This updated version brings modern features like thru-axles, hydraulic disc brakes, and Shimano’s LinkGlide drivetrain, making it more stable, more capable, and better suited to daily use than earlier versions.

With clearance for up to 50 mm tyres, it can move comfortably between sealed roads, gravel paths, and rougher backroads without needing to change bikes.

At a Glance

Category: All-road / gravel bike

Frame: Surly Chromoly steel

Fork: Chromoly steel fork

Drivetrain: Shimano 1x11 with LinkGlide

Crank: 40T

Brakes: Shimano hydraulic disc (160 mm rotors)

Tyres: 41 mm stock (up to approx. 50 mm clearance)

Wheels: Tubeless-ready, 12x100 / 12x142 thru-axle

Mounts: Racks, guards, bottles

Why We Like It

This version of the Straggler feels a lot more sorted for everyday riding. The move to hydraulic brakes improves control, especially in wet Wellington conditions, and the thru-axles make the bike feel more stable when cornering or carrying gear.

The Shimano LinkGlide drivetrain is a standout here. It’s designed to last longer under load and shifting, which makes a difference if you’re commuting daily or riding in all weather. It’s not about saving weight, it’s about reducing drivetrain wear over time.

Best For

This bike suits riders who want one setup for:

Daily commuting on sealed roads
Gravel paths and backroad exploring
Mixed terrain riding across changing surfaces
Light touring or bikepacking

It’s a practical choice for New Zealand riding where conditions can shift quickly between smooth and rough surfaces.

What Makes It Different

Compared to older Stragglers, this version is more modern and more capable. Thru-axles improve handling, and the increased tyre clearance gives more comfort and control on rough roads.

Compared to lighter gravel bikes, it focuses more on durability and long-term use. The steel frame helps smooth out vibration, while the LinkGlide drivetrain is built to handle higher wear from commuting and loaded riding.

Good to Know

The stock tyres are 41 mm, which suit sealed roads and light gravel. The frame has room to go wider if you want more comfort or off-road capability.

The 1x drivetrain keeps shifting simple, though it has larger jumps between gears compared to a 2x setup.

As with any bike, brakes, tyres, and drivetrain components will still require regular servicing over time.

Final Word

The Surly Straggler 1x11 has evolved into a more practical, modern all-road bike. If you want something durable that handles commuting, gravel, and mixed terrain without fuss, it’s a strong long-term option.

Specifications

Specifications

Fork: Straggler Chromoly Steel

Front Derailleur: N/A

Rear Derailleur: Shimano 11-speed

Cassette: Shimano 11-speed

Chain: Shimano Linkglide

Crankset: Shimano 11-speed, 40T

Shifter: Shimano 11-speed

Brakes & Rotors: Shimano, RT26 160/160, 6-Bolt

Headset: FSA Orbit ITA

Stem: Kalloy AS-007N

Handlebar: Salsa Cowchipper

Grips/Tape: Black Cork

Seatpost: Kalloy SP-DC2, 27.2 mm, 0 offset

Saddle: WTB Volt Medium

Front Wheel: Novatec 12×100 mm thru-axle, Alex Adventurer 2 Rims, 32h, tubeless ready

Rear Wheel: Novatec 12×142 mm thru-axle, Alex Adventurer 2 Rims, 32h, tubeless ready

Tires: Surly Knard 650b × 41 (sizes 46–52 cm) / Surly Knard 700c × 41 (sizes 54 cm and up)

Warranty

Frame Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY

This Surly product is warranted against defects in materials and
workmanship for three years from the date of retail purchase of the
product, subject to the limitations detailed below. Save your dated
receipt for proof of purchase.

This warranty does NOT cover the following:

Damage due to improper assembly or follow-up maintenance or lack of skill, competence or experience of the user or assembler

Products that have been modified, neglected, used in competition or
for commercial purposes, misused or abused, involved in accidents or
anything other than normal use

Installation of components, parts or accessories not originally intended for or compatible with bicycle as sold

Damage or deterioration to the paint, surface finish, aesthetics or appearance of the product

Normal wear and tear

Labor required to remove and/or refit and re-adjust the product within the bicycle assembly

This limited warranty is expressly limited to the repair or
replacement of a defective product, at the option of Surly, and is the
sole remedy of the warranty. This limited warranty applies only to the
original purchaser of the Surly product and is not transferrable. This
warranty applies only to products purchased through an authorized dealer
or distributor. In no event shall Surly be liable for any loss,
inconvenience or damage, whether direct, incidental, consequential, or
otherwise resulting from breach of any express or implied warranty or
condition, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or
otherwise with respect to our products except as set forth herein.

This limited warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights, and
those rights and other rights may vary from place to place. This limited
warranty does not affect your statutory rights.

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Geometry

Geometry & Sizing

Size	46 (650b)	49 (650b)	52 (650b)	54 (700c)	56 (700c)	58 (700c)	61 (700c)	64 (700c)
A. Effective Top Tube	500mm	520mm	540mm	555mm	570mm	585mm	605mm	630mm
B. Stand Over	682mm	716mm	746mm	779mm	807mm	830mm	857mm	895mm
C. Reach	363.9mm	362.9mm	365.3mm	391.4mm	389.1mm	392.5mm	403.5mm	419.5mm
D. Stack	507.9mm	530.4mm	554mm	570.7mm	591.6mm	610.6mm	639.1mm	667.7mm
E. Total Seat Tube Length	390mm	430mm	460mm	490mm	520mm	545mm	570mm	620mm
F. Headtube Length	90mm	110mm	135mm	120mm	140mm	160mm	190mm	220mm
G. Headtube Angle	70°	71°	71°	71.5°	72°	72°	72°	72°
H. Seat Tube Angle	75°	73.5°	72.5°	74°	73°	72.5°	72.5°	72.5°
I. BB Drop	62mm	62mm	62mm	72mm	72mm	72mm	72mm	72mm
J. BB Height	277mm	277mm	277mm	285.5mm	285.5mm	285.5mm	285.5mm	285.5mm
K. Chainstay Length	416mm	416mm	416mm	435mm	435mm	435mm	435mm	435mm
L. Fork Length (Axle to Crown)	387.5mm	387.5mm	387.5mm	407.6mm	407.6mm	407.6mm	407.6mm	407.6mm
M. Fork Offset	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm
N. Wheelbase	984.4mm	982.1mm	992.6mm	1033.6mm	1033.2mm	1042.7mm	1063mm	1088.3mm
Crank Arm Length	165mm	165mm	165mm	170mm	170mm	170mm	170mm	170mm
Handlebar Width	400mm	420mm	440mm	460mm	460mm	480mm	500mm	520mm
Stem Length	70mm	80mm	90mm	90mm	100mm	100mm	100mm	110mm
Recommended Rider Height	147–157cm	155–165cm	160–170cm	166–177cm	173–183cm	179–189cm	184–194cm	193–203cm

Shipping

Standard Boxed Bike Shipping

We ship all bikes nationwide across New Zealand. Non electric bikes are packed securely in a box and sent from Bicycle Junction in Wellington.

North Island: $95

South Island: $120

Availability & Ordering

For framesets from Wilde and Brother Cycles, we list available models as “in stock” on our website. While we keep a few on hand, most are fulfilled by special order.

Wilde Framesets
Special order delivery is approximately 10–15 working days.

Brother Cycles Framesets
Special order delivery is approximately 14 days.

To confirm availability, delivery timing, or ask us anything else, get in touch:
shop@bicyclejunction.co.nz | 04 385 2362

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